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When a conviction has been set aside as the result of evidence obtained through DNA testing conducted under ORS 138.692, the prosecution of any offense that was dismissed or not charged pursuant to a plea agreement that resulted in the conviction that has been set aside may be commenced within the later of:

(1) The period of limitation established for the offense under ORS 131.125 to 131.155; or

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 131.125 and 131.155, two years after the date the conviction was set aside. [2005 c.759 §3; 2019 c.368 §10]

Note: See note under 138.688.